World War 2 Timeline

September 1, 1939: Germany invaded Poland.

September 3, 1939: United Kingdom and France declared war on Germany.

May 10, 1940: Winston Churchill took over from Neville Chamberlain.

May 14, 1940: Local defense volunteers were created.

May 26 to June 4, 1940: In Dunkirk, France, troops from the British and France were evacuated

June, 1940: Channel islands were occupied by German Troops

June 10, 1940: Italy declared war with Britain and France and allied with Germany.

July 10-31 to October 1940: Battle of Britain.

September 1940: Blitz in London.

September, 8 1941 to January 1944: Siege of Leningrad.

December 7, 1941: Japanese attacked at the American Navy In Hawaii

December 8, 1941: U.S. declared war on Japan.

December 16 to January 1945: Battle of Bulge.

May 8, 1945: VE day, when Germany surrendered.

August 15, 1945: VJ day, when Japan surrendered.

September 2, 1945: Japan formally surrendered and officially ended World War 2.